Financial Controller
Job Summary
The Financial Controller will oversee all financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory reporting, and budget preparation. The role involves acting as a key partner to Operations and R&D teams to ensure financial viability for medical device manufacturing projects. You will maintain strict adherence to ISO 13485 and FDA financial compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting operations and financial reporting
- Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and inventory control
- Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting
- Ensure regulatory compliance and internal controls
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 10-15 years experience (5+ in manufacturing)
- Proficiency in ERP and BI tools
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Job Details
### Key Responsibilities
**1. Financial Governance & Reporting**
- Direct all aspects of accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, and Revenue Recognition under ASC 606.
- Prepare and publish timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations and statutory reporting.
- Manage the annual audit process with external auditors, ensuring "zero-finding" quality in a highly regulated environment.
**2. Manufacturing & Project Costing**
- Cost Accounting: Maintain and improve standard costing systems for medical device production lines.
- Inventory Control: Oversee cycle counting, obsolescence tracking (critical for sterilized/expiring components), and WIP (Work in Progress) valuation.
- Project Profitability: Partner with Project Managers to track "Actual vs. Quoted" costs for client-specific R&D and tech-transfer projects.
**3. Strategic FP&A & Business Partnering**
- Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
- Provide real-time financial insights to the Executive Team regarding CAPEX investments in new cleanrooms or automated assembly lines.
- Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material usage, and overhead) to drive operational efficiency.
**4. Risk Management & Compliance**
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
- Monitor insurance programs, specifically Product Liability and Business Interruption insurance.
- Ensure financial systems are validated according to 21 CFR Part 11 where applicable.
### Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience: 10 - 15 years of experience with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Technical: Proficiency in ERP systems and BI tools.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership skills with the ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial engineers.